Anytime there's mention of conducting an "extensive" or "countrywide" search to fill a vacancy, you can count on the job eventually being awarded to someone located right here in Hudson County. It's just the way things are. It's because Hudson County has some of the best people you will ever meet. :)

jc_dweller wrote:it's cute how they did "an aggressive and deliberate search for an experienced and dedicated candidate" yet hired someone from Hudson County. Not that it's impossible, but sure seems unlikely that the exact right person for the job was right here in your own backyard all along.

THANK YOU. I was going to make (essentially) the same comment. I hate to sound SO JADED, but this is so common around here... remember when they did a national search for a new superintendent and the best candidate happened to be from right here??? This is the kind of thing that makes even the most forgiving, uncynical person to do a double take.

it's cute how they did "an aggressive and deliberate search for an experienced and dedicated candidate" yet hired someone from Hudson County. Not that it's impossible, but sure seems unlikely that the exact right person for the job was right here in your own backyard all along.

Deputy Attorney General Baker to replace Farrell as Jersey City corporation counsel

“After an aggressive and deliberate search for an experienced and dedicated candidate, I am beyond proud to announce the addition of Peter Baker to our team,” Mayor Steven Fulop said in a statement.

“As a Deputy Attorney General and former Hudson County Assistant Prosecutor, Peter’s work on high profile cases has exemplified the kind of skill, commitment and ambition that is perfectly aligned with our City and this Administration. I look forward to working with Peter to continuing moving Jersey City forward.”